The Black Lawrence Fellowship for New Immigrant Authors
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Mission Statement:
In keeping with our commitment to being a clear and consistent home for immigrant writing, we are proud to announce The Black Lawrence Fellowship for New Immigrant Authors. The fellowship is for immigrant authors at the start of their literary careers, who have published no more than one book in any genre at the time of application. Applicants are welcome to submit a one page project proposal along with a five page writing sample. Successful applicants will receive a package of support that includes a free 12-month subscription to Sapling worth $50, a gift card in the amount of $150 to purchase books from Black Lawrence Press, a full manuscript consultation for a full-length project worth between $425 and $795, and $150 in cash.
Rules & Guidelines
1. The fellowship is open to immigrant authors who have published no more than one book at the time of application
2. The fellowship is open to any individual living in the U.S. with no more than one book, who identifies as an immigrant and who either (i) was born in another country, (ii) has at least one parent who was born in another country (iii) is a refugee, or (iv) lives in the United States under Asylum or a Protection Program, such as TPS or DACA.
3. New immigrant authors working in any genre are welcome to submit a one-page project proposal along with a five-page writing sample for consideration.
4. Black Lawrence Press authors are not eligible for the fellowship.
5. Fellowship applications will be considered once a year between January 1 and April 31.
6. Only one application will be selected each year for the fellowship.
7. There are no entry fees.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
1. I am an immigrant author who hasn't published a book. Will my application be considered for the fellowship?
Yes! Immigrant authors who haven't published a book are encouraged to apply for the fellowship.
2. Do you accept submissions year-round?
No. Fellowship applications are considered once a year between January 1 and April 31.
3. Can applicants for the fellowship submit work for the Black Lawrence Immigrant Writing Series?
Yes! Fellowship applicants can submit work for the Black Lawrence Immigrant Writing Series. The fellowship and Writing Series are separate programs within Black Lawrence Press.
4. Can applicants submit more than one application for the fellowship each year?
No. Fellowship applicants can submit no more than one application each year.
5. I am an immigrant author, but I have no publication credits. Will my application be considered for the fellowship?
Yes! Immigrant authors with no publication credits are encouraged to submit applications for the fellowship.